REPETITION FOR EMPHASIS iN SPANISH


 

Word repetition for emphasis is found in English, but in Spanish it is common and natural, used in daily conversation at all levels. “Esta sopa está buena, buena” emphasizes that it is not just good but really delicious. If we say that Mary “es guapa, guapa”, the listener will understand that Mary is a real beauty. A woman may be guapa, but guapa, guapa is the epitome of prettiness.

Karlos Arguiñano, the famous Spanish chef, puts it this way: “Es éste un plato sencillo de Andújar, sencillo y rico, rico” in his book 1069 recetas (1996).

La explicación ha quedado clara, clara. ¿Verdad?


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